Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins
Phoenix, NY
At a glance
- Address
- 323 Pendergast Rd, Phoenix, NY 13135
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍇 Berries🧺 U-pick
- Phone
- (315) 591-5976
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Oswego County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 3.7 mi
- Gas station Byrne Dairy 2 mi
- EV charger 5.4 mi
- 7 places to eat within 5 mi Maryann's Country Time Cafe, Tone's Cones, Independent Pizzeria
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CSA farm shares nearby
- 1860 Organics 6.7 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 32°F, about 4 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 27
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season180 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Fulton, NY station (4.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Oswego County
Oswego County had 592 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 119 sold food straight to the public and 16 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 48 acres of pumpkins
- 159 acres of blueberries #4 of 46 counties in NY
- 9 acres of strawberries
- 2 acres of raspberries
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins
Is Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (315) 591-5976 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins?
The listing gives the address as 323 Pendergast Rd, Phoenix, NY 13135. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Riverside U-Pick Berries and Pumpkins?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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